Projects Coordinator

Are you passionate about transformative projects that engage communities?
We are seeking a proactive and energetic individual with experience of delivering activity and project plans to join our team as a Projects Coordinator.
This post is fixed term for 4 years. This post is made possible with The National Lottery Heritage Fund, with thanks to National Lottery players.
What will you be doing?
As our Activity Plan Coordinator, you will be integral to the success to the redevelopment of Hereford Museum and Art Gallery. You will coordinate and deliver the National Lottery Heritage Funded Activity Plan, working closely with a passionate team dedicated to encouraging participation and dialogue within our local community.
You will be joining the team at an exciting time as we redevelop Hereford Museum and Art Gallery and reorganise the service. We want to be a socially engaged organisation. Our aim is to re-establish strong relationships with the people and communities of Herefordshire and embed inclusivity and community involvement at the heart of how we work.

As Projects Coordinator you will have:

• A track record in delivering activity for cultural, arts, heritage, or National Lottery Heritage Fund projects


• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks, meet deadlines, and maintain high standards of cleanliness and security in museum buildings.


• Effective communication skills and the ability to build strong working relationships with a range of colleagues, stakeholders and partners.
  
  A competitive salary, holiday entitlement, and access to our contributory pension and staff benefits scheme, which includes:


• Starting Salary of £25,979 - £ 29,777 (pro-rated to £12,989 - £14,888)


• Pension Scheme Enrolment in the Local Government (LGPS)


• Career progression: clear pathways to progress


• Annual Leave: 31 days' annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays. You can also purchase an additional 10 days per annum.


• Flexible working: flexi-time, job-share, part-time hours and, in some instances, home working


• Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 access to support and counselling


• Payment of professional membership fees


• Pick your perks - our benefits include access to a range of retail, leisure, holiday and health benefits. This includes savings, cash back and discounts.

Why Choose Us?
You will probably have heard a lot about how beautiful it is in terms of countryside and open spaces (and it is!) but there is so much more going on here, including world-class cultural assets like the Mappa Mundi, vibrant theatres and a thriving food and drink sector.
One of Herefordshire's biggest assets is the strong and diverse communities. Our Talk Community approach brings that together supporting people to help themselves, encouraging them to help their communities and identifying how communities can help individuals. Our ambitious transformation programme aims to further build on this to offer an all-age approach. We're excited about the potential of what we can achieve for the benefit of all residents of Herefordshire, stronger together and building brighter futures.
To find out more about what it's like to live, work and thrive at Herefordshire Council please visit our dedicated recruitment website: www.spiritofherefordshire.com.
Don't meet all parts of the job description?
Herefordshire Council is committed to strengthening a diverse and inclusive work environment which reflects the communities of Herefordshire.
If you are looking at the next stage of your career and have a broad base of fieldwork experience, we can provide supportive and welcoming opportunities to help you develop your professional, management & supervisory skills.
Reasonable Adjustments